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Valley Christian School - The Lewis Center

4401 Southern Blvd Youngstown, OH 44512

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Special Program Emphasis
  • Grades: 3-8
  • Enrollment: 138 students
  • Average class size: 16 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
Valley Christian School - The Lewis Center Photo #1 - Chapel Window
Valley Christian School - The Lewis Center Photo #2 - New Gymnasium
Valley Christian School - The Lewis Center Photo #3 - Mascot - The Eagles
Valley Christian School - The Lewis Center Photo #4 - YCS Celebrates Academic Achievement after every quarter.
Valley Christian School - The Lewis Center Photo #5 - Praise and Worship Band
Valley Christian School - The Lewis Center Photo #6 - Christ is at the center of all we do.
Valley Christian School - The Lewis Center Photo #7 - State of the art technology and equipment are available in all content areas.
Valley Christian School - The Lewis Center Photo #8 - YCS has school spirit!
Valley Christian School - The Lewis Center Photo #9 - Smart Boards and Learner Response Systems in every classroom.
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About the School

  • Valley Christian Schools service Christian students from over 100 different churches in the city and suburbs.
  • VCS is a chartered private school with the state of Ohio.
  • Valley Christian School exists as a healthy, faith-based educational system to transform the lives of students through love, discipline, and service.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Special Program Emphasis
  • Grades: 3-8
  • Enrollment: 138 students
  • Average class size: 16 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Valley Christian School - The Lewis Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:

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Attribute

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 3-8
Students By Grade
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Autism, Mild to Moderate disabilities
Year Founded
1975
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
School Motto
Love More. Expect More. Be More.

Student Body

Total Students
138 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 25%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
5%
Average Class Size
16 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Uniform style slacks and polos
Number of AP Courses
3 courses
Advanced Courses
AP EconomicsAP Literature
AP Science

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition rates vary based upon the grade level of the student and number of students from the same family attending.
% on Financial Aid
4%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
Admissions Director
Shelley Murray
Admissions Associate
Melanie Emerson
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Sports

Total Sports Offered
11 sports
Colors
Royal blue, Gold

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
8 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
AcademicFine
NationalPraise
SpeechSpirit
StudentVideo

School Notes

  • Highly Qualified Teachers
  • State Aligned Curriculum
  • Faith & Learning Integrated in all subjects
  • Individual attention for all students with small class sizes
  • Brand new, state-of-the-art high school facility
  • Smartboard technology in every classroom
  • Learner Response System in each classroom
  • Ipads and laptop computers available for classroom use
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Valley Christian School - The Lewis Center often compared to?
Valley Christian School - The Lewis Center is often viewed alongside schools like Cardinal Mooney High School by visitors of our site.
What sports does Valley Christian School - The Lewis Center offer?
Valley Christian School - The Lewis Center offers 11 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Football, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling.
When is the application deadline for Valley Christian School - The Lewis Center?
The application deadline for Valley Christian School - The Lewis Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Ohio is $9,094 for elementary schools and $13,194 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Ohio is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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